How to Repair and Maintain American V-Twin Motorcycles
  Part of owning a motorcycle is the pleasure of servicing and repairing it on your own. A motorcycle is a symbol of independence, and whether you're wrenching in the garage or making an emergency repair on the side of the road, doing it yourself is part of that independence.
American V-Twins are the fastest growing segment of the motorcycle market. And servicing, maintaining, and upgrading them has become a billion dollar industry. By doing much of the work yourself, you'll save money and time, and you'll have the gratification of knowing what went into your ride.
A seasoned rider and mechanic, Sara Liberte brings her knowledge, skills, and advice into your garage with How to Repair and Maintain American V-Twin Motorcycles. With twenty-one do-it-yourself projects, from fluid changes to technical upgrades, Liberte will help you to know and understand your bike from front to back.
Table of Contents
Preface | Acknowledgements | Introduction
CHAPTER 1: KNOW YOUR RIDE
Wearing the proper riding gear | How to tell chassis apart | VIN numbers | Familiarize yourself with important features of your bike | Parts ordering | How to use your service manual | How to use the parts book
CHAPTER 2: TOOL TIME
Basic set of tools to have on hand | Motorcycle specialty tools | Bike lifts and the work area | Some miscellaneous tools and supplies your should have on hand in your garage | Using the right tool for the job | Care of tools
CHAPTER 3: DROP THAT FLUID
V-Twin 4-stroke understanding | The oil system | Project 1: Oil and filter change | Project 2: TP smart oil pump upgrade | Project 3: Primary fluid change and chain adjustment | Project 4: Transmission fluid change | Project 5: Changing brake fluid | Project 6: Changing fork oil | Project 7: Lubing and adjusting cables
CHAPTER 4: SERVICE INTERVALS
Project 8: Reading and changing spark plugs | Project 9: Aftermarket spark plug wires | Project 10: Air filter cleaning and changing | Project 11: Brake pad change | Preject 12: Rotor upgrade | Project 13: Caliper upgrade (Performance Machine) | Project 14: Changing tires | Project 15: Wheels upgrade (Performance Machine) | Project 16: Wire wheel care | Project 17: Final chain and belt adjustment | Project 18: S&S serious bang for the buck quick setup kit | Project 19: Cleaning your bike
CHAPTER 5: ELECTRICAL
Batteries | Inspecting the battery and charging system | Project 20: Tech Cycle starter upgrade | Project 21: Terry battery cable upgrade | Wiring
CHAPTER 6: SIMPLE ROADSIDE REPAIRS and TRAVEL TOOLKITS
"Every ride" checklist | Simple roadside repairs and troubleshooting | Proper discarding of old fluids, batteries, etc. | Proper storage of your bike
Sources | Index
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